A Pictorial Memoir of my Travels

Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the World is a book filled with reflections of the author's travels around the world.
She relates the family adventures and treats readers to a pictorial story of priceless memories. She.describes places visited and the wonderful times she and her family had in their tourist trips. The book is great to read while on a vacation or for some travel inspiration.
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LATEST REVIEW


A great and inspirational book!
By Katie on March 18, 2017
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
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Brenda Mohammed is an award-winning author who writes in many genres. While many people travel, few of us are capable of sharing our experience in a meaningful and relevant way with strangers. This author does a superb job.

Her book is very personal and one can feel as if a friend were relating her travel impressions and giving us her tips. Paradoxically, this personal and openly subjective touch makes the tips about restaurants and other commercial places for tourists sound less biased than a professional guide book where it is often difficult to distinguish an honest review from a paid ad. In this book, we can read real first hand accounts that are very precious to any explorers and travelers.

This book can inspire us when we plan our next vacation, it can also make us reflect on our own experience and realize what we might have missed when we visited a particular place, but it can also take us to places we do not have time or money to visit any time soon. It’s also interesting to read a short entry about places that we consider our home since we cannot always see what makes them special unless we step away and look at them from a distance through a tourist’s eyes.

I found it exciting to read about places I visited and lived since the author has a keen eye and often notices thinks I don’t. But her chapter on Trinidad and Tobago, a place I have not been to, was probably the most interesting one to me. The author was born there and seems to know it very well. The ghost stories about the village of Lopinot make me want to visit and explore the place.

Adventures of Squeaky Doo - Travel Memoirs of a Teddy Bear

Book Description

Adventures of Squeaky Doo: A Teddy Bear's Adventures is the Travel Memoirs of Squeaky Doo.
Unfortunately, Squeaky Doo meets with disaster each time he travels.
Children will fall in love with Squeaky Doo who relates each story himself.
1. Squeaky Doo on the Beach - What perils will he face?
2. Squeaky Doo in California - Will he get lost?
3. Squeaky Doo in Orlando - Can he escape misfortune?
4.Squeaky Doo goes on a Cruise - Will he get left on the ship?
5.Squeaky Doo in Trinidad - In such an exotic island what can go wrong?
This short story collection teaches children Geography, Cultures, and love for pets.

Review

Delightful and refreshing children's stories told from the point of view of a teddy bear.
By Arabella Persaud on June 25, 2014
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
This collection consists of five stories narrated in the first person by Squeaky Doo, a teddy bear owned by a little girl named Marge. Marge lives with her younger brother and parents in Miami. However, except for the first story which takes place on a beach in Miami, all the other stories are set in different locations. The tales describe adventures in Los Angeles, Orlando, on a cruise trip, and in the author's native island, Trinidad. Squeaky Doo accompanies Marge as her family, including her grandparents, vacation in these different places. He gets lost in each story and, fortunately for him, is always rescued and reunited with Marge.

Squeaky Doo is an observant bear who never misses any detail of the family's activities. He gives vivid descriptions of a warm and loving family of which he is proud to be a part. Children will surely fall in love with this likable teddy bear and will want to read about all of his adventures. The perspective of the teddy bear makes the stories easy to read and will encourage youngsters of all ages to keep reading to find out what will happen next to Squeaky Doo.

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Stories People Love

Book Description

Short Stories of Crime, Adventure and Love are contained in Stories People Love.
1. A Headmaster's Daughter - When little value was placed on education for girls, a passionate young Christian girl finds true love with a brilliant scholar.
2. Travel Dreams of Yesterday - Two young adventurous girls take a trip across the world.
3. The Dirtiest of all evils - A thrilling murder mystery that demonstrates brotherly love.
4. Age Difference - A Love Story. True love knows no bounds but can there be a limit to the age of your partner?



REVIEW

These are indeed stories that people will love to read -some fiction and some truthful.
The Headmaster's Daughter dates back to the 1950's.
This story gives an excellent idea of how life was lived during those days.
The strict Headmaster was feared by everyone but love conquered all in the end.
Children obeyed their parents no matter what.
Education was the goal of many and Paul in spite of having to leave his love behind went ahead to further his studies.
That caused great admiration for him and when he returned to ask for Marie's hand in marriage, her father readily agreed.
Marie's dream had come true.
True love and further education were brought to her door.
This is indeed a remarkable story and should be read by everyone who believes love conquers all and there is always a whispering hope in the air.

Travel Dreams of Yesterday is an exciting, true story of two girls travelling abroad for the first time. This story gives details of all the fun and adventures they had and the many challenges faced and how they were overcome. Their beautiful memories stay with them always.
The author has even included a poem about this first travel abroad.

The Dirtiest of all Evils; tells the story of murder, a change from her other stories.
It is nail-biting and grips you with fear and anxiety.
Belief in God changed the entire plot.
Read why Mark was set free.

Age Difference was a beautiful love story which was well told.

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The Zeeka Series and Giveaway

Book Description

Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka and the Zombies, Book 1, is an engaging introduction to the story of a mysterious vengeful man and futuristic zombies that were created with the misuse of modern science.
The zombies wreak havoc on a small exotic island named Gosh in the year 2036.
This first book ends with a cliffhanger.
Why does this man want revenge?
Who will save the islanders from him?
One man knows his secrets, but can he intervene to stop the carnage?
Who is this man?
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"Good zombie tale
This is a good zombie story and a great beginning to the series.
Brenda Mohammed is clearly a talented writer.
The action is fast and plentiful, and the author spends a good amount of time developing her characters, which is impressive for a story that is on the short side.
I recommend checking out this story and then following up with the other books in the series!"
Amazon Reviewer: C. A. Hart.
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Book Description

Zeeka's Child: Revenge of Zeeka Book 2 is the second book in the Medical Thriller fiction series, Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka, which contains all five stories.
The story evolves into a more complicated plot.
How will Detectives Jack Wildy and Jerry Cole deal with kidnapping, threatened suicide, killer zombies, and arson?
Will they uncover major corruption in the Police Force?"
Will Zeeka be revealed?
Who is the mystery Master Zeeka, and who is Zeeka's child?
"I was caught off guard and my mind was twisted and turned a few times by the much stronger plot in book two. Many of the first book's questions are revealed here and I'm itching for more.[Amazon Reviewer]."
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Book Description

Zeeka Returns: Revenge of Zeeka Book 3 is the third part in an ongoing series about a vengeful man intent on havoc and destruction in the island of Gosh.
Killer zombies, a robot, and high-tech weapons are part of the scenario.
Did Zeeka abandon his zombies?
Did he escape from the police in the forest?
Who is the heroic woman who trapped Zeeka?
What is Zeeka's fate?
Read this exciting episode in this medical fiction series for all the gory details.

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'A manhunt and zombie pursuit are underway involving high-tech weaponry. The authorities must use everything they have to stop more bloodshed. The pieces are put together nicely in this thrilling episode of the Zeeka series.[Amazon Reviewer] "

Book Description

Blood, Mayhem, and Horror - Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy has it all.
In an era of advanced technology and medical advancement, why does Zeeka want revenge?
Who is this man?
Why does he want to unleash terror on the islanders?
Can the authorities stop him, or is he unstoppable?
The plot thickens.
This man has a son, but who is he?
Secrets, betrayal, lies, skeletons in closets, kidnapping, murder, arson, and corruption in the police force are waiting to be uncovered.
Who will save the islanders from Zeeka and his zombies, or will it be too late?
Will good triumph over evil?

Extract of review by Readers Favorite 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Revenge of Zeeka, by Brenda Mohammed, is a one of a kind novella trilogy that delivers an incredible story guaranteed to give readers an absolute sci-fi treat. I especially liked how Brenda used current events as the pivotal point from which to build this amazing sci-fi horror. This made the story even more relatable. More importantly, however, I admired how she owned her story and created this captivating version of events. She captured with an amazing depth the setting, characters, plot, and emotions in such few words. If you are looking for a thrilling short read, this fast-paced, sci-fi action novella will give you the time of your life.


When I wrote the Trilogy I had planned to end the story with Book 3.
However, Zeeka kept playing with my brain and I wrote two more books in the series.
I finally ended the story with Book 5.

Book description for Zeeka's Ghost Book 4

Zeeka's Ghost is the fourth story in the series Revenge of Zeeka.
Swift. Silent. Ghostly. Zeeka's Ghost appears to Steven.
Does the ghost have evil intentions?
Are Steven and Mandy targets of unknown enemies?
Are their lives at stake?
Should Steven hunt down and apprehend these ruthless maniacs to save his beloved wife?
Will he succeed in rescuing his wife?
Is Zeeka's Ghost here to harm or help?

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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

“Extending from her Zeeka and the Zombies trilogy is Mohammed's most nostalgic offering, Zeeka's Ghost. Zeeka is back but not at all how you expect. Unresolved issues, regrets, and love are all splendidly woven together with the right mix of startling plot twists the author is masterful at. Fans of the series will not be disappointed and new fans will be caught up to speed in no time. Another thrilling read! [Amazon Reviewer]”

Book Description for Resurrection: Book 5

Mandy's robot helper Eve encounters a stranger in the backyard in this medical thriller, Resurrection: Revenge of Zeeka Book 5.
He claims to have connections with Zeeka.
Who is this stranger?
When he learns that Eve is a robot, he discloses his story to her.
Eve promises him to keep their conversation secret but can she?
‪She records it on her security device and plays it for Steven and Mandy. ‬‬‬‬
When he collapses in the backyard with an epileptic fit, Eve alerts the Gosh hospital
Tests and records reveal the stranger's identity.
Police records show that he died in the Carnival massacre in 2036, but did he?
Steven faces opposition to launch his greatest invention of the century.
Who will be the first volunteer to test it?
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5.0 out of 5.00 stars by Kate

This book is a must-read for all fans of the Zeeka series. The book four seemed to conclude the thrilling story and could easily be the last one in the series, but the author surprised me with the fifth book and did not disappoint. Even though the ghost of Zeeka already found his final rest in the book four, someone else who had appeared to be dead, reappears by Zeeka’s grave in Resurrection. One could think that the title of the book points out to his resurrection from the dead, but nothing is as it seems at first glance. Steven and his team of scientists are working on a breakthrough invention in medicine, which can cure severely disabled patients in a way that resembles resurrection. While the series started with possible abuse of medical technology, the last book leaves us hopeful that technology can one day serve us better than most of us can imagine.


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Here is your chance to win Zeeka Chronicles which contains all five stories in the series.

Go ahead and click the link below to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

AMAZON GIVEAWAY

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Entry requires an Amazon.com account. Amazon will ship prizes to winners. Winners' names may be made public.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 10 winners will be randomly selected after the giveaway ends.
All winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.
This giveaway started April 6, 2017 6:28 AM PDT and ends May 6, 2017 11:59 PM PDT.
Winner: Randomly selected after Giveaway has ended, up to 10 winners.

Requirements for participation:
Resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
18+ years of age (or legal age)
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Author Spotlight with Raquel Fletcher

Raquel Fletcher is a television reporter and world traveller, who lives in Quebec.
She’s a dog lover, Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, and a member of the Real Lives Team - a sub-group of Books Go Social.
Raquel is the author of The Year I Turned 25: A Memoir About Sex, Anxiety, and a Dog Named She-Devil.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am a TV reporter, photographer, and blogger living in Quebec City, Canada.
I was born and raised on the prairies (cheering for the Roughriders) and love to travel all over the globe.

When and why did you begin writing?

I began keeping a diary at six years old.
That turned into a hobby, which turned into a genuine desire to become a writer.
I’m still working on that.


When did you first consider yourself a writer?

I consider myself a journalist first and foremost, and then a storyteller.
Writing is just the medium.

What inspired you to write your first book?

I kept a blog for a year (yearoftheselfieblog.com) where I took daily selfies in an attempt to bring self-reflection back en vogue.
The response was amazing – and readers encouraged me to turn the blog into a book.


Do you have a specific writing style?

I like to write in first person present, but I’m still experimenting with my style.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

In my memoir, I hope for people to get a better understanding of the collective woman experience in North America and reflect on the link that has to women’s mental health.

Are your writings based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

I write about my own life because as a journalist I am always asking people to tell me the most personal things about themselves.
My blog and my book is a way to give back.

What books have most influenced your life?

Aleta Dey, by Marion Francis Beynon, changed the way I felt about literature and memoir.
Nausea, by Jean-Paul Sartre, is another novel I loosely based my own book on.

What book are you reading now?

I’m currently reading fellow Quebec writer, Louise Penny’s Bury Your Dead that takes place around an English-Language library in Quebec City.

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

I am always interested in learning about journalists who’ve written books, but I love Canadian literature in general.

What are your current projects?

I’m currently working on expanding my blog to include more stories of self-reflection, mental health and women’s experiences.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.

Having a blog first was the first step to doing more with my personal writing projects.

Do you see writing as a career?

Right now it’s a beloved hobby.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

That’s a good question. I don’t think so.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

It’s sometimes challenging to write about a personal situation in a way I’m convinced will foster understanding among readers who haven’t experienced the same thing.
That’s my number one struggle.

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

I don’t have a favourite author – I love always discovering new authors and new work.

Who designed the covers?
I actually designed the cover of my book.
It was the idea of the cover that propelled the concept for the book.

What was the hardest part of writing your book?

The hardest part was my knowing when it was done, and when I was finally satisfied with the last draft.

Do you have any advice for other writers?

Don’t be afraid of what other people will think about you or your work.
You are an artist and that means people won’t necessarily get it, but some people will.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Thank you for reading and supporting and being so kind to me!
I was writing on the internet long before I was writing in books and I never had the negative backlash that is out there.
So thank you!

What makes you laugh/cry?
Sad movies and books will make me cry.
My family, especially my sister always make me laugh.

Other than writing do you have any hobbies?

I have a million hobbies, which is why I need writing to keep my head straight.
I am a naturally curious person and love trying out new things.
Right now I’m into acro-yoga, learning guitar and enjoying events that are going on in Quebec City.

What TV shows/films do you enjoy watching?

I have always been obsessed with Pretty Little Liars.

Favorite foods / Colors/ Music

My favourite food is anything Italian! I like country music.

If you were not a writer what else would you like to do?

In another life, I would be a ballerina.

Connect with Raquel Fletcher on:
Facebook
Twitter
Amazon

Giveaway - Zeeka Chronicles

About Zeeka Chronicles

Zeeka Chronicles is a series of five spine - chilling stories about Revenge of Zeeka.
How can one man misuse Medical science for Revenge?
The book is about betrayal, kidnapping, revenge, secrets, lies, killer zombies, murder, and evil.
To what end is Zeeka willing to go to unleash terror on the small exotic island of Gosh?
Will he and his zombies escape the law?
Is he angry because his former lover jilted him?
Or is it because his child was born deformed and his wife died in childbirth?
Why did this vengeful man kidnap the son of his former lover?
One man knows his secrets.
Can he stop him before more blood is shed and save the islanders?
Find out the answers to these provocative questions.
The book has been nominated for SIBA Awards 2017.
Zeeka Chronicles is a highly compelling mixture of sci-fi, supernatural, and dystopian genres, which make it an even more interesting read. [ Amazon Customer]"

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Top Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars
Zeeka Chronicles
ByAmazon Customer on March 10, 2017
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“Zeeka Chronicles” is a futuristic story, taking place twenty years from now. After an outbreak of Zika virus on a small island in the US, strange events start taking place, and doctor Raynor and his colleagues, who still remembered the events of twenty years ago, have to deal with the consequences. A strange creature appears in the hospital, claiming to be one of the dead babies, buried by the state many years ago, dug out by the mad scientist and turned into zombies with a sinister goal…
The book consists of two parts, and the second book unveils dark secrets, which concern Raynor’s family and his brother’s disappearance. “Zeeka Chronicles” is a highly compelling mixture of sci-fi, supernatural, and dystopian genres, which make it an even more interesting read. And the story of the zombie number nine, in the end, made just a perfect finale that put a big smile on my face.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Read!
By Amazon Customer on April 13, 2017
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

To every action, there is a consequence and the Zeeka Chronicles illustrates this perfectly. A futuristic story, using the recent scare of the Zika virus. Doctor Raynor and his colleagues, who were involved with the incident twenty years ago, now have to deal with the consequences of their action. It appears evil is afoot, in the form of sixty programmable zombies with one sinister goal in mind, seek and destroy.
The book is written in two parts. Part 2 is where the author reveals a lot about Raynor’s family, his brother’s disappearance when he was seven, and the man called Number 9. The identity of number 9 is a revelation in itself. Nice mixture of sci-fi, supernatural, and dystopian genres… interesting read.


5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent, original story.
By Reggie on March 20, 2017
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Zeeka Chronicles is a horror story based or subject matter as relevant today as in the well-crafted, dystopian, science fiction created by author Brenda Mohammed.
The story is original, something I enjoy, and it is complete, something that most readers will appreciate. Solid entertainment. A five-star experience.


5.0 out of 5 starsA fascinating vision of our future
By Katie on March 4, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition

I have purchased and reviewed all five books separately. My only objection was that I wanted to see them in one book since I felt a little impatient when waiting for the next one. The author now gives new readers this opportunity. I really recommend to buy them in one book since the story is difficult to put down and when you finish the first book, you want to read the rest.

Apart from a thrilling story, the author gives us an interesting vision of the future, which seems entirely possible to me. She describes incredible progress in technology while humans do not change as much or as quickly. Her characters are still very much like people we know. They exhibit human weaknesses, can get jealous, vindictive, neglectful. There are only two people who seem perfect and incapable of mistakes in this series, but they are both robots. Evil characters seem scarier than normal bad people we know because they are equipped with better knowledge and technology, but deep down there is nothing demonic about them and they have a nice side as well.



Go ahead and click the link below to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

AMAZON GIVEAWAY

N.B.
Brenda Mohammed has paid for all prizes, sales tax, and shipping.
Entry requires an Amazon.com account. Amazon will ship prizes to winners. Winners' names may be made public.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 10 winners will be randomly selected after the giveaway ends.
All winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.
This giveaway started April 6, 2017 6:28 AM PDT and ends May 6, 2017 11:59 PM PDT.
Winner: Randomly selected after Giveaway has ended, up to 10 winners.

Requirements for participation:
Resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
18+ years of age (or legal age)
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Author Spotlight on Rich Israel

It was indeed a pleasure to interview Rich Israel of Colorado.
I must mention that the name Rich Israel is not a name you can easily forget.
Rich is one of the newest members of the Real Lives team, a sub-group of Books Go Social.
I visited Colorado some years ago and have very fond memories of that place.


Tell us a little about yourself

I grew up in Sacramento and attended the University of California, Davis, where I initially studied engineering, then transferred to biological sciences because of my love for nature.
After graduating, I worked for the entomology department at the university for a year, then dropped out and embarked on many of the adventures described in my writings.
In the early 1970s, I coauthored the first back-to-the-land book for my generation—Homesteaders Handbook—and went on to study natural medicine. In 1991, I released The Natural Pharmacy Product Guide, which remained on the Nutri-Books Top 10 List of Health Books for four months.
I’m currently working on Trippin’, the second book in my Hippie Adventurer series. I live with my wife, Doris, in Boulder, Colorado.


What inspired you to write your first book?

In the early 1970s, my girlfriend and I were living in the country.
We searched high and low for information on how to plant a garden, raise livestock, cure olives, make wine, and do a host of other tasks.
When we couldn’t find anything, I realized a guide was needed for the back-to-the-land movement, sparking my first book, Homesteaders Handbook.

I wrote my recently released book, Groovin because the ’60s were a free, exciting time for me.
I collected a number of unique, humorous stories and found that people enjoyed them.

You can find plenty of books on the history of that period, but I wanted to offer a sense of what it was like to live during those transformative years.
I also wanted my daughter to understand some of the events that had shaped me.


Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

Follow your heart and do all you can to live your life to the fullest.
Honesty and integrity are your greatest assets.


Are your writings based on someone you know or events in your own life?

All my stories are based on my true experiences, though a few may be hard to believe.
I am fortunate to possess a remarkable memory of the late sixties.

What are your current projects?

I’m working on a sequel to Groovin’ called Trippin’: Road, Rails, and Mountain Trails, scheduled for release in the fall of 2017.
Here’s a synopsis:
In book 2 of his Hippie Adventurer Series, Rich takes us on another wild ride during the 1960s as he and Charlie, his faithful canine companion, hitchhike, hop freights, work in an Alaskan gold mining camp, and manage a Sacramento Valley cattle ranch.
Together with his off-the-wall friends, he explores altered states, sentiments, and perspectives while freestyling through life with passion and enthusiasm.
And, just like in his first book, Groovin’, Rich’s powerful, heart-on-his-sleeve thirst for love, propels him into one unexpected situation after another.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.

My publisher and editor, Sandra Jonas, of SandraJonasPublishing.com.

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

I love any author who has the ability to paint vivid pictures with their words, allowing their readers to immerse themselves in every scene and know fascinating characters on an emotional level.
There are countless great authors, but Raymond Chandler, Harper Lee, Mario Puzo, Nelson DeMille, and David Balducci come to mind.

Do you have any advice for other writers?

If you have an idea for a story, write it down.
If you think of details for that story, write them down.
You can always piece things together and refine your writing later.
Persistence and attention to detail can create works you can be proud to release.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

My readers are the reason I write.
If I can’t entertain them and hopefully give them more than a few belly laughs, then what’s the point?
Nothing is more fulfilling than having people tell me they’ve enjoyed my stories.
Also, if you appreciate an author’s work, put a review on Amazon and Goodreads because it helps get the word out.

What TV shows/films do you enjoy watching?

I’ve always loved Westerns, having been raised on Roy Rogers, Bonanza, and Rawhide.
Their influence led to my pipe-dream-induced, month-long, hippie horse trip through the Rocky Mountain wilderness, documented in Groovin’.
I recently viewed the movie Unbranded, which reignited fond memories of my incredible adventure.

Do you have a specific writing style?

In the ’60s, I was a free-wheeling spirit with a firm moral compass.
When writing Groovin’, I found I needed to be in touch with my heart to accurately communicate my emotions and humor from that time of my life.


Contact Rich Israel at the following:

Website

Blog

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Amazon Author Page